patterson

= = =__**The Hood**__= Sprinting as fast as I could I was looking for the other half of their crew as they began chasing me. I began thinking of every possible way to escape. A million thoughts begin running through my head. “Should I hop the fence”, “Should I take the Alley-way”, “Should I run inside of a store?” I hear the roaring sound of the 1975 Mustang as it begins racing down the street. Until suddenly I tripped over a rock and fell; I quickly turned to see if the Mustang was getting closer, and it was. I slowly saw my reflection of the car and it came to a screeching halt. I jumped up and ran for my life with the fear of death running in my mind. I turned, and saw them pull out gun and I began to sprint as fast as I could. Boom!! The crew began firing at me as it just barely misses me and puts a hole in the brick wall. I busted down a wooden door and ran through the store quickly. I circled the corner and all of a sudden I saw a bright light then everything went dark. I was knocked unconscious. I slowly woke to find myself on a bed in a strange room. The room looked unfamiliar. I slowly walked around and examined ever y little bit of the room I could; from the ceiling pattern to the floor tile. As I walked around I found a pitcher of water and some cake, but ignored the fact that it was there because I didn’t feel comfortable. I looked and checked for odd things that may show that the room is “bugged”, but could not find any. When I finally found the door I tried opening but it was locked. I slowly began to panic. Fear struck my heart. I began thinking of every possible idea. “Was I kidnapped”,” what do they want with me.” And slowly I heard the creak in the door and footstep began to approach. I saw the person and I was terrified.

**__ My Bear __** We walked in to build-a-bear. I had a big smile on my face. I was able to choose from whatever bear or bunny I wanted. I chose a bear. The bear is dark brown with shiny eyes and a soft fur coat. It also has a button inside for growling effects. It is about a foot and a half tall and is very soft and warm. As soon as my mind was made up about this bear being the one I took him over to get stuffed. I was very impatient with the process of him being stuffed, but the person who stuffed made sure he was soft as a pillow. After he got stuffed I quickly went over to get clothes for him. I picked out a karate outfit cause it was the coolest thing there, but little did I know I would soon lose the top of the outfit. I got him home and just relaxed with him. I set him up on my dresser and made sure he would never be dirty. Till this day he looks as good as new. Although I went to build-a-bear for my ninth birthday I never regret any moment of it. Inside my bear lies my mom’s soul whether it be in Heaven or Hell. I will never know, but to know that she is watching over me is the best feeling I can have.

**__ My Life __**  My fate rest along my hands; whether I choose to accept it or not. Only I can choose what I do, how I do it, and when I do it. Only I can take myself to higher heights or bring myself to the lowest of low. My life is something I can treasure put on a pedestal and crown like a king. Only I can look at myself and decide who I am to become, whether I’m real of fake.

=LOVE= There is no love like the unconditional love you give me. Whether you are mad, sad, or don’t want to speak to me you always find a way to say “I love you.” You showed me my mistakes, corrected me when I was wrong, and taught me how to be a respectful man. You have punished me both mentally and physically so I knew my right from wrong. You rewarded me for my good behavior and said “Good Job” with a smile. You showed up to my games to show support, but now I’m on my own. All that you said was worth every bit. I can say it back to you, and I won’t be able to describe to you how much I love you.